Diurexan

What is it?

A thiazide-like diuretic available as scored, white tablets, marked A, containing 20mg of xipamide.

Medical Uses

Hypertension, to promote diuresis (increased production of urine and increased urination).

Dosage

1 each morning for hypertension; 2 each morning for diuresis at first, then 1 to 4 daily as required.

Special Care

Pregnancy, elderly persons, liver or kidney disease, enlarged prostate gland, arteriosclerosis involving blood vessels of heart or brain, diabetes, gout. Monitor fluid glucose and electrolytes. potassium supplementation may be required.

Avoid Use

Children, breastfeeding, severe kidney failure, hypercalcaemia, Addison's disease, pre-comatose states caused by liver cirrhosis

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Corticosteroids, carbenoxolone, antidiabetic drugs, lithium, cardiac glycosides.

Known Side Effects

Gastrointestinal upsets, pancreatitis, dizziness, disturbance of electrolytes and metabolism.

Manufacturer

Viatris.